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Blues confirm departures

By Alex Livie

CHELSEA have confirmed that veteran keeper Ed De Goey and midfielder Jody Morris will be leaving the club in the summer.

Dutch keeper De Goey had been looking for a season-long extension, but the writing was on the wall ever since a deal was struck to bring Jurgen Macho to Stamford Bridge.

The 36-year-old has been a consistent figure since his arrival from Feyenoord in 1997, and his experience will be sorely missed.

Tenacious midfielder Morris had been widely tipped to leave the club, and his departure is likely to prompt a flood of offers for his signature.

A statement released on the club`s website read: "We will be saying goodbye to two of our longest serving players and Chelsea Football Club wishes to express its deep gratitude for the contribution made by both to what has been the most successful period in our history."